Chapter 11:

The power of Family

It felt like we walked for an eternity. The cave was miles and miles long, but at least it led us to safety up in the mountains. It was cold yes, but where else could we go? Arendelle isn't safe anymore (for now). Violet was talking to herself, whispering words in languages I couldn't even understand nor anyone else.

We went to Wandering Oaken's Trading Post and Sauna and we decided to settle there. Violet was still mumbling to herself and paced around the small building like mad. She slowly began to shed tears and went outside. I decided to leave her alone so she could cool down (no pun intended). But just to make sure she will be alright I watched her from the steps.

She sat on a rock and her words slowly turned into a song.

Zavzhdy tam, shchob zihrity vas v zymovyy period ... Zavzhdy ye z ukryttya vid doshchu ... Zavzhdy tam, shchob zlovyty vas, koly vy padayete, zavzhdy poruch, shchob dopomohty vam znovu. Sim'ya ...

Za vashomu botsi v sekundakh, yakshcho vy zapytayete yoho ... Zbroya z shyroko vitaty Vas, shchob zalyshytysya. Dosytʹ Poruch slukhaty svoye sertse pisni. Zavzhdy tam, shchob dopomohty vam na vashomu shlyakhu. Sim'ya.

Sim'ya.

Sim'ya.

Shcho take sim'ya? Turbotlyvi y viddani sertsya ...

Somehow I knew what she was trying to say and decided to join in since I can somewhat understand Ukrainian.

(Violet / Me): (italics and bold=in unison)

Kjærlighet som vil følge deg overalt/Lyubov, yaka bude sliduvaty za vamy vsyudy

Zavzhdy tam shchob vitaty vas v zymovyy period

Hva er en familie?

Zbroya z shyroko, shchob vitaty vas, shchob zalyshytysya ...

Rett ved din side ...

(Then we began singing in English)

Near enough

To listen to your heart's song

Always there to help you on your way, family

Always there

Family

Family

Family...

We stared at each other for what seemed like forever until Violet hugged me breaking our trance. I smiled and kissed her on her head. We gazed at the stars for a little while and Violet pointed out the brightest ones. I suspected them to be planets. I didn't have a telescope but I was almost positive that they were planets.

I'm surprised Violet hasn't complained about the cold. She's possibly grown accustomed to it. "Mom! Violet! Where are yooouuuuuuu?" I heard a voice call out in a sing-song like tone, I turned around and it was Julia. She was happy that were still here but is upset that we had to escape. She sat on my lap and twirled her fingers.

"When are we going back home?" She asked as she continued to fiddle with her fingers. I looked at her and sadly responded, "I don't know." Julia frowned. Even with Violet having clairvoyant powers doesn't know at all.

Julia was called upon by Kaley and Evan and she quickly ran over to them. I smiled on how close they were. It reminds me of Anna, we were so close.

I noticed something glowing within Violet's dress. I pointed it out, "Violet, there's something glowing." She looked at the glowing spot and reached in. She pulled out the charms that were on her necklace.

The one that was glowing was shaped like a bell. It had a royal purple amethyst and the bell itself is possibly made of silver. I poked at it and it jingled. The sound went through my ears so fast that it sounded faint.

She unhooked the bell and handed it to me. It felt warm in my hands. "Go on. Ring it."

I rung it and it started to float. Violet grabbed it slowly out of the air and opened it. She handed it to me, at first it was a tiny mirror. The next thing I know the mirror turned into small waves and it began showing me my most treasured memories. Soft music also played when memories were being shown.

There were so many memories I treasured deep in my heart that couldn't even count them. They were mostly on my family, but one of them was the Great Thaw. I accidentally struck Anna's heart with my powers and she was literally freezing to death on the fjord while searching for Kristoff. Her dying process quickened when my fear caused a winter storm.

When she and Kristoff saw each other she walked towards him but when she heard Hans draw his sword out to kill me she gave Kristoff one last glance before throwing herself in between me and Hans completely destroying her chances of survival.

She turned into solid ice before Hans' sword even got near me. I looked up and I saw her icy blue hand. I cried, mourning her death. I didn't know that love will thaw. Her heart slowly thawed out since her life saving deed was completely selfless. It was the ultimate sacrifice she was just willing to make.

I was extremely joyful (which is not even the correct word that I would like to use) to find out that Anna was reborn. Our bond was rekindled, I thawed out Arendelle, and I finally took my rightful place as Queen.

"Well? Do you like my bell?" I heard Violet ask snapping me back to reality. I nodded. I gave her back her bell and I asked "How is it able to show memories? It's no ordinary bell that much is for certain." She grinned "I filled it with the ability to show memories a few years back. I think I was around, uh, thirteen or fifteen, around there."

"Intriguing... Well, hmm, do you want to go back inside?" She nodded in response. We walked back inside and the kids were already eating and drinking chocolate. Violet grabbed a batch of chocolates for herself. She obsessed with them. I think I'll eventually need to get a gourmet of chocolates for her and the kids.

"Want some?" She asked handing me a piece of chocolate she originally planned on eating. I didn't hesitate to take it. She did the same thing to Anna. Anna on the other hand snatched it and stuffed it into her mouth. That swift action startled Violet. Badly.

Her reaction caused her to stumble to the floor. "Sorry Vi... Need a hand?" Anna murmured as she reached out her hand, the girl on the floor hesitantly accepted it.

Evan grabbed Violet's hand and gestured her to sit with him, Kaley, and Julia. She sat in the middle and with a wave of her fingers a shadow appeared on her hand. It appeared to be the shape of a person. She set the shadow in front of the fire and it put up an entertaining show for them.

She put up little props for the little shadow person and made three smaller ones also. It seemed to be a small humorous play. "Coccole!" The taller one squealed as the others cuddled. I saw Violet smirk and she repeated the Italian word the little person squeaked. "Coccole!" She wrapped her arms around the kids and gave them a gentle squeeze.

I smiled and I embraced my sister.

Ah, family. Without that, I wouldn't even be here.

Love will thaw all.

Author's Note:

The song in this chapter is called "Always there" from Lady and the Tramp II Scamp's Adventure. I do not own it. I thought it would be nice if I used it in this chapter and I write mostly serious family stories. To me it is pretty nice. The lyrics may be a little off because I recited it from memory.

The song itself is beautiful. It's melancholic but it's beautiful and about family. Listen to the song. Who knows, it could be a new favorite for you!

Until next the next chapter my little snowflakes!

;)

xxx

Alexandra the Snow Princess